Merchandise Manager

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • LA

74d

About The Position

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful. If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful. The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for leading through Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values and contributing to a high-performing team that consistently delivers top-line sales growth for the store. The MM reports to the Operations Manager (OM). The MM guides a team of Task Associates and is accountable for supporting the operations of a retail store, including, but not limited to, the shipment process, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns. This leader drives the store’s business through a focus on performance (sales, inventory results, and operational compliance), people (training and development), and process (standard operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for operational excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to quickly and efficiently lead through unforeseen complexity.

Requirements

• High school diploma is preferred.
• 1-2+ years of fast-paced, retail management, or other relevant work experience.
• Success with driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
• Proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives.
• Experience with attracting, developing, and motivating top talent.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to react under pressure and use good judgment in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink.
• Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control.
• Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support with store scheduling needs.
• Review, analyze, and react to Ulta Beauty’s financial and operational reporting.
• Leverage company programs, tools, and resources to drive improvements.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance and hold store associates accountable to the attendance policy.
• Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent.
• Build a highly engaged team that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand.
• Create an inclusive environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of associates.
• Support all aspects of associate professional development.
• Regularly participate in ongoing training to enable continuous professional development.
• Model a culture of operational excellence by leading by example.
• Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Use the company’s scheduling tool to adjust schedules and manage attendance.
• Use the company’s task management tool to prioritize and execute store workload.
• Ensure the execution of all operational focuses.
• Protect company assets and minimize loss by ensuring all store standards are met.
• Execute day-to-day inventory control processes.
• Support continuous improvement by influencing the adoption of company initiatives.
• Regularly communicate and provide feedback to field leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees